Destruction Collection (page 20)

Damaged railway station at Roye, France, First World War, 1918, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918

The Grand Square after the fire, Alexandria, Egypt, c1910s

Destruction of Pharaohs Host in the Red Sea, 1549, (1937). Artist: Domenico dalle Greche
Destruction of Pharaohs Host in the Red Sea, 1549, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

A wood in the Somme area, France, 1916, (c1920). Destruction during the First World War. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The village of Mametz after the July bombardment, Battle of the Somme, 1916, (c1920)
The village of Mametz after the July bombardment, Battle of the Somme, France, 1916, (c1920). Destruction during the First World War

Sphinx damaged by a German bomb dropped on the Embankment, 4th September 1917, (1935). A print from King Emperors Jubilee, 1910-1935, by FGH Salusbury, Daily Express Publications, London, 1935

The Spanish Armada in a tempest, 1588 (late 19th or early 20th century(?)). The Armada, a fleet of 130 ships under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia was intended to protect an invasion force

The burning of Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1871 (c1880). The Great Fire of Chicago destroyed a third of the city including the whole of the business district

Lieutenant Cushings attack on the Albemarle, c1880
Lieutenant William B Cushings attack on the Albemarle, 1864 (c1880). The Albemarle was a Confederate ironclad warship that operated in the coastal waters of North Carolina during the American Civil

Troops tearing up a railway, American Civil War, 1861-1865 (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

The Nashville destroying a federal merchantman, American Civil War, 1861-1862 (c1880). Built as a passenger steamer, the Nashville was converted into a warship by the Confederates when the Civil War

The Destruction of Kieff, c19th century

Earthquake damage, Duke Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1907. From the Valentines series of postcards

Chios, Greece, 1895. As seen after the earthquake of 1881. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Ypres after German bombardment, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920)
Ypres after German bombardment, Belgium, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918

The tower of Market Hall after a German bombardment, Ypres, Belgium, First World War, (1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War

Sawmill, California, 19th century. Artist: Theroud
Sawmill, California, 19th century. A print from le Tour du Monde

The burning of the Temple at Ephesus, 1753. Artist: Paul Sandby
The burning of the Temple at Ephesus, 1753. The Temple of Artemis (Diana) at Ephesus (in modern Turkey) was destroyed in 356 BC in an act of arson

The Great Fire of London in the year 1666, (19th century). The fire of 1666 was one of the biggest in the history of London

Destruction of the Turkish fleet at Sinope, 1853, (1900). The port of Sinop on the Black Sea was attacked by Russia, precipitating the Crimean War

Evacuation of Fort Duquesne, 1758, (1877). The site was of strategic importance during the French and Indian War. Illustration from Popular history of the Dominion of Canada, with art illustrations

After the attack of Good Friday, St-Gervais, Paris, World War I, 29 March 1918 (1929). Artist: J Simont
After the attack of Good Friday, St-Gervais, Paris, World War I, 29 March 1918 (1929). A shell from a German long-range gun struck the roof of the Church of St Gervais-et-St Protais on 29 March 1918

The Mines of Lievin: Calonne Pit, Artois, France, World War I, 1915. Artist: Francois Flameng
The Mines of Lievin: Calonne Pit, Artois, France, World War I, 1915

Cathedral of Reims, First World War, 19 April 1917

The Ruins of a House, Soupir, First World War, April 1917. Artist: Francois Flameng
The Ruins of a House, Soupir, First World War, April 1917

On the Old Walls of Verdun, France, June 1916, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
On the Old Walls of Verdun, June 1916, France, (1926). The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the bloodiest of the First World War

The Meuse River, Verdun, France, June 1916, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Meuse River, Verdun, France, June 1916, (1926). The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the bloodiest of the First World War

The Ruins of Verdun, June 1916, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Ruins of Verdun, June 1916, (1926). The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the bloodiest of the First World War

The Cloister and Cathedral of Verdun, France, June 1916, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Cloister and Cathedral of Verdun, France, June 1916, (1926). The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the bloodiest of the First World War

Bombardment of Verdun with Incendiary Shells, France, 25-26 March 1916, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Bombardment of Verdun with Incendiary Shells, France, 25-26 March 1916, (1926). The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the bloodiest of the First World War

The Ruins of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, Artois, France, 18 December 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Ruins of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, Artois, France, 18 December 1915, (1926)

Arras Cathedral on Fire, France, 6 July 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Arras Cathedral on Fire, France, 6 July 1915, (1926). The historic town centre of Arras was severely damaged by shelling during World War I

Arras on Fire at at Night, France, 5-6 July 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Arras on Fire at at Night, France, 5-6 July 1915, (1926). The historic town centre of Arras was severely damaged by shelling during World War I

The Front of a House, Arras, France, 23 July 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Front of a House, Arras, France, 23 July 1915, (1926). The historic town centre of Arras was severely damaged by shelling during World War I

Bombardment of the Belfry, Arras, France, July 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Bombardment of the Belfry, Arras, France, July 1915, (1926). The historic town centre of Arras was severely damaged by shelling during World War I

The Ruins of Thann, Alsace, 1915, (1926). Artist: Charles-Jules Duvent
The Ruins of Thann, Alsace, 1915, (1926). Damage caused by fighting during the First World War

Clermont-en-Argonne, France, August 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Clermont-en-Argonne, France, August 1915, (1926). Buildings damaged by artillery bombardment during the First World War

The Church of Clermont-en-Argonne, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Church of Clermont-en-Argonne, France, 1915, (1926). French soldiers on the steps of the church, destroyed by German shellfire during World War I

Factory Barricade, Soissons, France, 20 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Factory Barricade, Soissons, France, 20 May 1915, (1926). Industrial buildings damaged by shellfire in World War I

Factory buildings, Soissons, 19 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Factory buildings, Soissons, 19 May 1915, (1926). Buildings damaged by shellfire in World War I

The Ruins of Saint Jean des Vignes Abbey, Soissons, France, 17 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Ruins of Saint Jean des Vignes Abbey, Soissons, France, 17 May 1915, (1926). Damage to the facade of the 11th century abbey sustained during the First World War

Interior of the Ruins of Saint Jean des Vignes Abbey, Soissons, France, 18 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Interior of the Ruins of Saint Jean des Vignes Abbey, Soissons, France, 18 May 1915, (1926). Damage to the 11th century abbey sustained during the First World War

The Bridge at the Aisne, France, 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Bridge at the Aisne, France, 1915, (1926)

The Belfry and Cloth Hall of Ypres, Belgium, 24 November 1914. The magnificent medieval Cloth Hall was damaged by German shellfire during the First Battle of Ypres (14 October-22 November 1914)

The ruins of Albert, Somme, France, 23 September 1914. Albert was the scene of fierce fighting in September 1914, and was close to the front line throughout the war

Cathedral of Reims on fire from German shelling, France, 1914

The Church of Sermaize, 1914, (1926). Artist: Pierre Vignal
The Church of Sermaize, 1914, (1926). The village of Sermaize-les-Bains was extensively damaged during the First Battle of the Marne in September 1914

Allied troops marching through a liberated town, 27 October 1918

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